The ‘New’ American Mercenary: A Pocket History

Though the bizarre story has been subsumed by other events, last month’s aborted invasion of Venezuela should’ve hardly shocked anyone. The United States has long used mercenaries to do its bidding. They have provided Washington distance and deniability for unsavory operations. During the Cold War, the U.S. hoped this would limit domestic and international protest. … Continue reading "The ‘New’ American Mercenary: A Pocket History"
The post The ‘New’ American Mercenary: A Pocket History appeared first on Antiwar.com Original.